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ELGO EMAX2 Magnetic compact Absolute linear encoder

Brand

ELGO

Part number

EMAX2

Order number

EMAX2

With LED distance control, for measuring lengths up to 10 m

Absolute encoder with 10 µm resolution
Direct and contact free measurement
Measuring lengths up to 10 m possible
No referencing required

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Brand	ELGO
Order number	EMAX2

The EMAX2 series is an absolute length measuring system. Sensor, translator and interpolation unit are placed together in a compact zinc die-cast housing. The absolute coded magnetic tape is pasted up to a plain area. The non-contact scanning EMAX2 sensor can be mounted with a maximum distance of 1.5 mm to the magnetic tape. The maximum measuring length is up to 10 meters. It can be chosen between SSI (optionally as Gray or binary code), RS422 resp. addressable RS422 or CANopen according to the “DS406” encoder profile or CAN interface according to the ELGO CAN standard protocol. An incremental signal output with A/B square-wave or 1 Vpp sine/cosine signals for dynamic movement control is optionally available.

Typical applications are handling systems, conveyor and storage technology, hydraulic presses, stamping machines, casting machines, linear slides, linear drives and pick and place systems.

Features

Absolute encoder with 10 µm resolution
Direct and contact free measurement
Measuring lengths up to 10 m possible
No referencing required
With LED for distance control sensor/tape
Additional incremental square wave or sine-cosine signals
Diverse interfaces available (CAN, SSI, RS422)

Technical data

Mechanical data

Measuring principle	absolute
Repeat accuracy	± 1 increment
System accuracy in µm at 20 °C	standard resolution 010: ±(150 + 20 x L), resolution option*F10: ±(75+ 20 x L) L= measuring length in meters
Distance sensor/ tape	max. 1.5 mm
Sensor housing material	zinc die cast
Housing dimensions (L x W x H)	70 x 16 x 30 mm
Required magnetic tape	AB20-50-10-2-R-11
Pole pitch	5 mm
Max. measuring length	10 m
Type of connection	12-pin round connector M12 (external)
Sensor cable	DKA cable (accessory) length = 5 m, others on request
Required sensor cable	5 m: DKA-00-RCF0-050-XXXX-12-T-D-S
Weight	approx. 50 g; cable: approx. 60g/m

Electrical data

Power supply voltage	10 … 30 VDC
Residual ripple	< 10 %
Current consumption	max. 150 mA
Interfaces	SSI (Gray or binary), RS422, addressable RS422, CANopen (DS406 encoder profile) or CAN BASIC ELGO
Resolution	0.01 mm
Max. operating speed	4 m/s
Further options	Additional incremental A/B square wave or 1 Vpp sin/cos signals

Environmental conditions

Storage temperature	-25 … +85 °C
Operating temperature	-10 … +70 °C, -25 … +85 °C on request
Humidity	95 %, non-condensing
Protection class	IP40 (standard), IP65 (option V), higher on request